Getting About

There is much to see around the area so you may want to consider how best to get out and about.

By Car

If you arrived by car then this will clearly offer you the most convenient way of getting about to see the stunning Croatian countryside. There is much to see locally around the island of Ciovo, in Trogir and in Split. Further afield the road along the Adriatic offers some of the best coastal scenery in the world.

But be aware that there are very few motorways in Croatia so you will need to plan on the basis that journeys across ordinary roads are likely to take a little longer than you are used to at home. As yet the quality of some roads still needs a little improvement. However, a road development programme is in place and things are improving all the time.

Car Hire

It is not absolutely essential to have a car but we would strongly recommend it as the best way to take advantage of the locality and everything the Dalmatian coast has to offer.

Many of the main international providers are represented at the airport including Hertz, Alamo and Holiday Autos. There are many local hire companies also. Prices range from around £140 per week for a Daewoo Matiz to £650 for an E class Mercedes.

A local contact is Mara TL Rent a Car tel: ++385 21 895 228

Taxi

Taxis are metered. Expect to pay around £2.50 as an initial fee plus 80p per kilometre. Keep a taxi waiting for an hour and you will need to pay around £8.00.

Rules and Regulations

It is not possible to include everything here and regulations often change but some of the basics are:

Seat belts are compulsory if fitted and under 12s are not permitted to ride in the front seat.

It is compulsory to carry a warning triangle, a first aid kit, a spare bulb kit and the following documents: Driving Licence; Green card; Registration Document or Hire Certificate; Passport.

Drink driving laws are stricter than in the UK with the limit set at 0.05% rather the 0.08% in the UK.

By Train

For longer journeys the train is relatively cheap and the service reasonably efficient. There is no station in Trogir so you would need to get to either Kastela (10km) or Split (28 km) to make an initial connection.

By Bus/Coach

Local bus services are excellent with frequent buses and stops in most villages and very reasonable fares. For longer journeys comfortable coaches can take you to most destinations in Croatia.

The bus station in Trogir is situated just on the mainland adjacent to the bridge over to island Trogir.

On Foot

It would be a long walk to Trogir but Trogir itself is essentially a pedestrian city. In general cars are parked by the perimeter wall and people walk to their business from there.